DISTRICT COURT CONTROL PROSECUTOR
National Prosecuting Authority · Middelburg (Ermelo)
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- RECRUIT 2026/335
- Salary band
- R 1 508 337
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: National Prosecuting Authority Location: CPP: Middelburg (Ermelo) Salary: R655 854 - R1 508 337 per annum (Level SU-1 to SU-2), (Total cost package), (excluding benefits) Requirements: An LLB. For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification. At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience. Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision. Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in District court. Good interpersonal skills. Good analytical skills. Good presentation skills. Good project management skills. Valid driver’s licence. Duties: Manage, train and give guidance to and train prosecutors. Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings. Maintenance matters and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional and District Court. Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court. Present and assist prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witnesses, cross examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence, and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State. Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct, policy and directives of the NPA. Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff. Perform general administrative duties of the office. Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system. Application instructions: e-mail: Recruit2026335@npa.gov.za 80 Enquiries: Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓For serving prosecutors seeking promotion any appropriate legal qualification
- ✓At least four (4) years post qualification legal experience
- ✓Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility
- ✓The incumbent must have the ability to act independently or with minimum supervision
- ✓Proficiency in prosecution/litigation, competency in guiding investigations and giving instructions in law and statutory offences in District court
- ✓Good interpersonal skills
- ✓Good analytical skills
- ✓Good presentation skills
- ✓Good project management skills
- ✓Valid driver’s licence
Key responsibilities
- •Manage, train and give guidance to and train prosecutors
- •Study case dockets, decide on the institution of and conduct criminal proceedings
- •Maintenance matters and inquest of a general and more advanced nature in the Regional and District Court
- •Prepare cases for court and draft charge sheets and other proceedings for court
- •Present and assist prosecutors to present the State’s case in court, to lead witnesses, cross examine and address the court on inter alia, conviction and sentence, and in general to conduct prosecutions on behalf of the State
- •Perform all duties related thereto in accordance with the code of conduct, policy and directives of the NPA
- •Assist the Senior Public Prosecutor with the performance assessment of staff
- •Perform general administrative duties of the office
- •Promote partner integration, community involvement and customer satisfaction in conjunction with partners in the criminal justice system